Restaurant in Roermond, Netherlands
Michelin value, no €€€ commitment required.
Waers holds a Michelin Bib Gourmand for 2024 and 2025 — two consecutive years of Michelin recognition for quality cooking at moderate prices. At €€ in central Roermond, it's the strongest value case in the city's dining options and a reliable choice for a special occasion dinner. Book a few days ahead for weekends.
If you're weighing Waers against Damianz for a special evening in Roermond, here's the short answer: Waers delivers Michelin-recognised modern cuisine at a fraction of the price. Damianz sits at €€€ and tilts French Contemporary; Waers holds the €€ tier with a Michelin Bib Gourmand in both 2024 and 2025, meaning Michelin's inspectors have twice confirmed that the kitchen produces food of notable quality at a price that doesn't require justification. For a celebratory dinner or a considered date night where budget discipline still matters, Waers is the more confident recommendation.
Waers is a modern cuisine restaurant at Bakkerstraat 30 in Roermond's city centre, helmed by chef René Maeder. The Bib Gourmand designation is the relevant credential here: it's Michelin's marker for restaurants that offer good cooking at moderate prices, and holding it for two consecutive years signals consistency rather than a one-off performance. At €€, this is mid-range pricing by Dutch standards, sitting comfortably below the €€€ and €€€€ tiers occupied by peers like ONE and Damianz.
The atmosphere at Waers reads as composed and attentive rather than loud or transient. For a special occasion, that matters: the energy here suits conversation and focus, not background noise. If you're planning a date or a birthday dinner where the room needs to support the moment rather than compete with it, the mood at Waers works in your favour. The Google rating of 4.8 across 166 reviews points to consistent execution rather than occasional brilliance, which is exactly what you want when a reservation carries expectations.
The editorial angle here is worth addressing directly. Waers operates as a modern cuisine venue rather than a dedicated brunch destination, and the available data does not confirm a formal weekend breakfast or brunch service. What the Bib Gourmand and guest rating do confirm is that the kitchen performs reliably across services. If weekend dining is your objective, Waers is a strong candidate for a Saturday or Sunday dinner rather than a morning meal. For current weekend service hours, check directly with the restaurant before booking — hours are not published in our data at this time. Roermond's broader dining scene, covered in our full Roermond restaurants guide, includes options across more formats if a morning or midday service is the priority.
Two consecutive Bib Gourmands at €€ pricing is a combination that's harder to find than it sounds. Within the Netherlands, Bib Gourmand holders at this price point compete with venues like Bij Hammingh in Garnwerd and Bistro Sophie in Eindhoven. For context on the upper end of Dutch fine dining, De Librije in Zwolle, Ciel Bleu in Amsterdam, and Aan de Poel in Amstelveen all sit several price tiers above Waers. The point: Waers occupies a specific and useful position in the Dutch dining hierarchy — Michelin quality without Michelin-star pricing. That's a genuine value proposition, not a marketing claim.
For diners travelling from or through the region, nearby Michelin-recognised venues worth knowing include Brut172 in Reijmerstok and De Lindehof in Nuenen. And if you're building a wider Roermond itinerary, our guides to Roermond hotels, bars, and experiences give the full picture.
Booking difficulty is rated Easy. Waers is on Bakkerstraat 30 in central Roermond, accessible on foot from the main shopping and hotel areas. A phone number and dedicated website are not listed in our current data , search the venue name directly or use a reservation platform to confirm availability and current hours before your visit. Given the Bib Gourmand profile, weekend evenings will fill faster than weekday slots, so booking a few days in advance is sensible rather than strictly necessary. Walk-ins may be possible mid-week, but don't rely on it for a special occasion date.
Waers is the right call if you want Michelin-recognised modern cuisine in Roermond without committing to a €€€ or €€€€ spend. It works well for a date night, a birthday dinner, or a business meal where the food needs to be genuinely good but the bill needs to stay reasonable. It's less suited to diners seeking the full fine-dining production , extended tasting menus, deep wine programs, or the ceremony of a starred room. For that experience in the Netherlands, De Bokkedoorns in Overveen, 't Nonnetje in Harderwijk, or De Groene Lantaarn in Staphorst are better fits. For modern cuisine at a fair price with credible Michelin backing, Waers is one of the more reliable options in Roermond right now.
Waers is a modern cuisine restaurant with two consecutive Michelin Bib Gourmands (2024, 2025), which means the food has been independently verified as good at a fair price. It's in central Roermond at Bakkerstraat 30, priced at €€, and holds a 4.8 Google rating from 166 reviews. Booking a few days ahead is sensible; walk-ins may work mid-week but aren't guaranteed. First-timers comparing Roermond options should know that Waers sits a tier below Damianz on price while holding equivalent Michelin recognition.
Yes. The €€ price point and modern cuisine format make Waers a practical choice for solo diners who want a proper restaurant meal without the commitment of a long tasting menu or a high per-head cost. The 4.8 rating suggests a kitchen that performs consistently, which matters when you're eating alone and there's no shared experience to smooth over a weak dish. If you're solo-dining around Roermond more broadly, the full Roermond restaurants guide covers the wider field.
The Bib Gourmand is specifically awarded to restaurants where the full menu delivers quality at a moderate price , so if a tasting format is available, Michelin's assessment is that it represents good value. Specific menu structure and pricing are not confirmed in our current data. Contact Waers directly for the current format. At €€, even a multi-course menu is unlikely to feel expensive by Dutch fine-dining standards, particularly when compared to starred venues like De Librije or Ciel Bleu.
Yes, with a caveat on expectations. Waers is a strong choice for a birthday dinner, anniversary, or date night where quality and value both matter. The Bib Gourmand provides objective backing, and a 4.8 Google rating across 166 reviews suggests the kitchen delivers reliably. It's not the full fine-dining ceremony of a starred room, so if the occasion calls for white-glove service and an extended production, ONE at €€€€ may be the better fit. For most special occasions, Waers hits the right balance.
Group-specific capacity data is not available in our current record. For parties of four or more, contact Waers directly to confirm table availability and any group booking requirements. Central Roermond has several restaurants suited to groups , the Roermond restaurants guide is a useful starting point if Waers can't accommodate your party size.
The three closest alternatives in Roermond are ONE (€€€€, Creative), Damianz (€€€, French Contemporary), and Rura by Naomi & Joey (€€, Modern French). Waers and Rura occupy the same price tier; the choice between them comes down to cuisine preference , modern cuisine at Waers versus Modern French at Rura. Damianz is the step up in spend and formality; ONE is the full splurge.
At €€ with two Michelin Bib Gourmands, yes. The Bib Gourmand is specifically Michelin's signal that a restaurant punches above its price tier, and holding it for consecutive years indicates consistency. If you spend €€ at Waers, you're getting food that Michelin has assessed as worth more than you're paying. Compare that to spending €€€ at Damianz or €€€€ at ONE , Waers is the clearest value play in Roermond's current dining options.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Booking Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waers | €€ · Modern Cuisine | €€ | Easy |
| ONE | €€€€ · Creative | €€€€ | Unknown |
| Damianz | €€€ · French Contemporary | €€€ | Unknown |
| Rura by Naomi & Joey | €€ · Modern French | €€ | Unknown |
Key differences to consider before you reserve.
Waers is a Michelin Bib Gourmand-recognised modern cuisine restaurant on Bakkerstraat 30 in central Roermond, run by chef René Maeder. The Bib Gourmand designation means Michelin judges found strong quality at a price that doesn't require a €€€ budget, which is the core reason to book. Reservations are rated easy to secure, so this isn't a place where you need to plan weeks in advance. Go in expecting considered modern cooking rather than a casual neighbourhood meal.
Waers is a reasonable solo option given its Bib Gourmand standing and easy booking difficulty — you're not fighting for a seat. The €€ price range makes a solo visit low-stakes financially. That said, the venue data doesn't confirm a counter or bar seating format, so solo diners who prefer social counter settings should check directly before booking.
The venue data doesn't specify a tasting menu format, so this can change. What is confirmed is two consecutive Bib Gourmands (2024 and 2025) at €€ pricing, which signals Michelin-level cooking without a tasting-menu price tag. If a tasting format matters to you, contact Waers directly before booking. Check the venue's official channels for the latest details.
Yes, with a caveat on expectations: Waers is Michelin-recognised modern cuisine at €€ pricing, which makes it a strong choice for a birthday or anniversary dinner where you want quality without a formal fine-dining spend. If you need a more ceremonial €€€ experience, Damianz is the Roermond comparison to consider. For most special occasions that don't require white-glove formality, Waers is the better-value call.
The venue data doesn't confirm private dining rooms or group-size limits. Waers is a central Roermond restaurant with easy booking availability, which suggests it's not a tiny counter-only format, but group suitability beyond small parties should be verified directly. For larger celebrations, confirm capacity and any set-menu requirements before committing.
Damianz is the most direct Roermond comparison for a considered dinner, sitting at a higher price point than Waers. Rura by Naomi & Joey and ONE are also worth considering depending on format and budget. If Michelin recognition at €€ pricing is the deciding factor, Waers is the clearer option over its local peers.
At €€ pricing with back-to-back Bib Gourmands in 2024 and 2025, Waers is one of the stronger value cases in Roermond's dining options. The Bib Gourmand specifically flags good food at a moderate price, so you're not paying a premium on faith. For what you get — Michelin-vetted modern cuisine from chef René Maeder — the price is well-justified.
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